North African Chickpea Patties in Spicy Braai Sauce
 
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Chickpea Patties are a tasty option for appetizers or a main vegetarian dish. Made with Fonio ancient grains, they're also good for you! Yum.
Serves: 15
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Fonio
  • 15.5 oz. Chickpeas, drained
  • ¼ Yellow Onion
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • ¼ cup Italian Parsley Leaves
  • 1 tbsp. Liquid Aminos
  • 1 Habanero Pepper
  • 1 tbsp. Chicken Bullion
  • 1 tsp. Paprika
  • ½ tsp. Salt, or more to taste
  • Cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Cook the Fonio according to packaged directions and set aside.
  2. Add all remaining ingredients, except for the cilantro, to a large food processor with the cooked Fonio. Pulse until smooth, scraping down the ingredients if needed. Place into the refrigerator for 10 minutes to rest and slightly harden.
  3. Oil a baking sheet and form the batter into 15 patties.
  4. Bake in a 450F preheated oven for 20 - 25 minutes, making sure to flip halfway through.
  5. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately with Spicy Braai Sauce.
Recipe by Slice of Jess at https://sliceofjess.com/north-african-chickpea-patties-in-spicy-braai-sauce/